Question 1

If a substance is transported from the fluid of the renal tubule into the plasma of the peritubular capillary,it is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)  filtered. 
B)  absorbed. 
C)  secreted. 
D)  reabsorbed. 
E)  excreted. 
A)  filtered. 
B)  absorbed. 
C)  secreted. 
D)  reabsorbed. 
E)  excreted. D

Question 2

Urine formation involves

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A)  glomerular filtration. 
B)  tubular reabsorption. 
C)  tubular secretion. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  glomerular filtration. 
B)  tubular reabsorption. 
C)  tubular secretion. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. D

Question 3

Urine is forced along the length of the ureter by peristaltic waves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Reabsorption of glucose occurs primarily through the walls of the

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerular capsule. 
B)  nephron loop. 
C)  proximal convoluted tubule. 
D)  distal convoluted tubule. 
E)  renal pelvis. 
A)  glomerular capsule. 
B)  nephron loop. 
C)  proximal convoluted tubule. 
D)  distal convoluted tubule. 
E)  renal pelvis.

Question 5

The ureters extend downward

Accepted Answer

A)  behind the parietal peritoneum and join the urinary bladder from above. 
B)  behind the parietal peritoneum and join the urinary bladder from below. 
C)  in front of the parietal peritoneum and join the urinary bladder from above. 
D)  in front of the parietal peritoneum and join the urinary bladder from below. 
E)  and join the urethra just above the urinary bladder. 
A)  behind the parietal peritoneum and join the urinary bladder from above. 
B)  behind the parietal peritoneum and join the urinary bladder from below. 
C)  in front of the parietal peritoneum and join the urinary bladder from above. 
D)  in front of the parietal peritoneum and join the urinary bladder from below. 
E)  and join the urethra just above the urinary bladder.

Question 6

The micturition reflex center is located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  sacral portion of the spinal cord. 
B)  medulla oblongata. 
C)  pons. 
D)  hypothalamus. 
E)  cerebral cortex. 
A)  sacral portion of the spinal cord. 
B)  medulla oblongata. 
C)  pons. 
D)  hypothalamus. 
E)  cerebral cortex.

Question 7

An automatic bladder is most likely to result from injury to the

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A)  spinal cord above the sacral region. 
B)  spinal cord below the sacral region. 
C)  sensory portion of the micturition reflex. 
D)  motor portion of the micturition reflex. 
E)  detrusor muscle. 
A)  spinal cord above the sacral region. 
B)  spinal cord below the sacral region. 
C)  sensory portion of the micturition reflex. 
D)  motor portion of the micturition reflex. 
E)  detrusor muscle.

Question 8

The efferent arteriole supplies blood to the capillaries of the glomerulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Efferent arterioles lead to the

Accepted Answer

A)  renal arteries. 
B)  peritubular capillaries. 
C)  interlobar arteries. 
D)  arcuate arteries. 
E)  glomerular capillaries. 
A)  renal arteries. 
B)  peritubular capillaries. 
C)  interlobar arteries. 
D)  arcuate arteries. 
E)  glomerular capillaries.

Question 10

Afferent arterioles are branches of the

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A)  renal arteries. 
B)  arciform arteries. 
C)  interlobar arteries. 
D)  cortical radiate arteries. 
E)  efferent arterioles. 
A)  renal arteries. 
B)  arciform arteries. 
C)  interlobar arteries. 
D)  cortical radiate arteries. 
E)  efferent arterioles.

Question 11

The bundles of interlaced muscular fibers in the wall of the urinary bladder comprise the ________ muscle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The bundles of interlaced muscular fibers in...

Question 12

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)functions to promote water reabsorption through the wall of the

Accepted Answer

A)  distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct. 
B)  proximal convoluted tubule. 
C)  ascending limb of the nephron loop. 
D)  descending limb of the nephron loop. 
E)  glomerular capillaries. 
A)  distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct. 
B)  proximal convoluted tubule. 
C)  ascending limb of the nephron loop. 
D)  descending limb of the nephron loop. 
E)  glomerular capillaries.

Question 13

Which of the following is an abnormal constituent of urine?

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A)  urea 
B)  uric acid 
C)  creatinine 
D)  water 
E)  none of these 
A)  urea 
B)  uric acid 
C)  creatinine 
D)  water 
E)  none of these

Question 14

A renal corpuscle includes the

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerulus and glomerular capsule. 
B)  glomerulus and renal tubule. 
C)  renal tubule and glomerular capsule. 
D)  renal tubule and collecting duct. 
E)  glomerulus and collecting duct. 
A)  glomerulus and glomerular capsule. 
B)  glomerulus and renal tubule. 
C)  renal tubule and glomerular capsule. 
D)  renal tubule and collecting duct. 
E)  glomerulus and collecting duct.

Question 15

Uric acid results from the metabolism of nucleic acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Glomerular filtrate is nearly protein free.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

ADH is released by the posterior pituitary gland,but it is produced by cells in the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ADH is released by the posterior pituitary...

Question 18

The triangular area on the internal floor of the urinary bladder with an opening at each of its angles is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The triangular area on the internal floor...

Question 19

The largest quantity of hydrogen ions is secreted

Accepted Answer

A)  passively into the proximal convoluted tubule. 
B)  passively into the distal convoluted tubule. 
C)  actively into the proximal convoluted tubule. 
D)  actively into the distal convoluted tubule. 
E)  passively into the collecting duct. 
A)  passively into the proximal convoluted tubule. 
B)  passively into the distal convoluted tubule. 
C)  actively into the proximal convoluted tubule. 
D)  actively into the distal convoluted tubule. 
E)  passively into the collecting duct.

Question 20

Which of the following indicates the parts of a renal tubule in the correct sequence from beginning to end?

Accepted Answer

A)  proximal convoluted tubule,ascending limb of the nephron loop,descending limb of the nephron loop,distal convoluted tubule 
B)  distal convoluted tubule,ascending limb of the nephron loop,descending limb of the nephron loop,proximal convoluted tubule 
C)  proximal convoluted tubule,descending limb of the nephron loop,ascending limb of the nephron loop,distal convoluted tubule 
D)  descending limb of the nephron loop,ascending limb of the nephron loop,proximal convoluted tubule,distal convoluted tubule 
E)  descending limb of the nephron loop,ascending limb of the nephron loop,distal convoluted tubule,proximal convoluted tubule 
A)  proximal convoluted tubule,ascending limb of the nephron loop,descending limb of the nephron loop,distal convoluted tubule 
B)  distal convoluted tubule,ascending limb of the nephron loop,descending limb of the nephron loop,proximal convoluted tubule 
C)  proximal convoluted tubule,descending limb of the nephron loop,ascending limb of the nephron loop,distal convoluted tubule 
D)  descending limb of the nephron loop,ascending limb of the nephron loop,proximal convoluted tubule,distal convoluted tubule 
E)  descending limb of the nephron loop,ascending limb of the nephron loop,distal convoluted tubule,proximal convoluted tubule

If a substance is transported from the fluid of the renal tubule into the plasma of the peritubular capillary,it is said to be

Urine formation involves

Urine is forced along the length of the ureter by peristaltic waves.

Reabsorption of glucose occurs primarily through the walls of the

The ureters extend downward

The micturition reflex center is located in the

An automatic bladder is most likely to result from injury to the

The efferent arteriole supplies blood to the capillaries of the glomerulus.

Efferent arterioles lead to the

Afferent arterioles are branches of the

The bundles of interlaced muscular fibers in the wall of the urinary bladder comprise the ________ muscle.

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)functions to promote water reabsorption through the wall of the

Which of the following is an abnormal constituent of urine?

A renal corpuscle includes the

Uric acid results from the metabolism of nucleic acids.

Glomerular filtrate is nearly protein free.

ADH is released by the posterior pituitary gland,but it is produced by cells in the ________.

The triangular area on the internal floor of the urinary bladder with an opening at each of its angles is called the ________.

The largest quantity of hydrogen ions is secreted

Which of the following indicates the parts of a renal tubule in the correct sequence from beginning to end?

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Exam 17: Urinary System

If a substance is transported from the fluid of the renal tubule into the plasma of the peritubular capillary,it is said to be

Urine formation involves

Urine is forced along the length of the ureter by peristaltic waves.

Reabsorption of glucose occurs primarily through the walls of the

The ureters extend downward

The micturition reflex center is located in the

An automatic bladder is most likely to result from injury to the

The efferent arteriole supplies blood to the capillaries of the glomerulus.

Efferent arterioles lead to the

Afferent arterioles are branches of the

The bundles of interlaced muscular fibers in the wall of the urinary bladder comprise the ________ muscle.

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)functions to promote water reabsorption through the wall of the

Which of the following is an abnormal constituent of urine?

A renal corpuscle includes the

Uric acid results from the metabolism of nucleic acids.

Glomerular filtrate is nearly protein free.

ADH is released by the posterior pituitary gland,but it is produced by cells in the ________.

The triangular area on the internal floor of the urinary bladder with an opening at each of its angles is called the ________.

The largest quantity of hydrogen ions is secreted

Which of the following indicates the parts of a renal tubule in the correct sequence from beginning to end?

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Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Water, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

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Pregnancy, growth, development, and Genetics

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